Canada Self-Employed Persons (paused)

Min investment

On request

Time to status

Paused; long backlog

Path to citizenship

Direct PR; citizenship after 3 yrs

Residency requirement

Be self-employed in cultural / athletic activities

Visa-free destinations

Not specified

Dual citizenship allowed

N/A (residency)

Notes for Chinese applicants

Federal program for those with relevant experience in CULTURAL or ATHLETIC activities who will be self-employed in Canada. New applications PAUSED since 2024 amid a large backlog; status under review. Niche; no fixed investment. Worldwide tax once resident.

About Canada

Healthcare

★★★★★

Safety

★★★★★

Cost of living

High

Climate

Continental

China relations

Cool / Western-aligned